Diorio Restaurant & Bar
Welcome to Northern Italian Nouvelle cuisine that continues the fine dining tradition started by the late Rocco Diorio in the early 1920s.
Call 203.754.5111
Dining Options
Dining Options
Like the people who live, work and play here, Waterbury has wonderful diversity in its choices for food. With hundreds of establishments to choose from – including several of the top restaurants in Connecticut – you’ll never run out of great meals and good times.
Downtown Waterbury features a variety of restaurants and bars, including these seven establishments:
Drescher's
The oldest standing restaurant in Waterbury, Drescher’s serves authentic German cuisine in a New Age dining experience.
Call 203.725.3609
La Cazuela Restaurant
Addy Vargas Salazar’s creation – along with its sister restaurant, Mojo, in the East End of Waterbury – offers fine Dominican cuisine.
Call 203.575.1190
Signatures Restaurant
Cascading out from its spot on Leavenworth Street, Signatures offers Classic Italian fare served in upscale surrounds.
Call 203.575.1190
The Art of Yum
Food is an art form at The Art of Yum – an eclectic fusion restaurant that is the brainchild of celebrity chef, Michone Arrington.
Call 203.527.4044
Via Al Paraiso Restaurant
A Latin American restaurant with an Italian flair, Via Al Paraiso is a feast for your eyes – as well as your palate.
Call 203.756.2700
Zia Cucina
Zia Cucina features gourmet Northern Italian cooking with old world charm – brought to you by Chef Marianne Barsi.
Call 203.596.3632
Downtown Waterbury Bars & Grills
For those in search of good drinks and quality time with friends, Downtown Waterbury offers nearly a dozen bars and pubs. Many also offer extensive food menus, live sports, dancing, local musicians, DJs and special events throughout the year.
Cafe 457 
Signatures Restaurant Public Parking is available throughout Downtown Waterbury, including on-street spots and large municipal parking lots on Bank Street and Scovill Street.
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